We have some unusual votes in the confirmation for and against Roberts

Edited on Thu Sep-29-05 03:28 AM by fujiyama

OK, I find the list very weird...and leads me to suspect the true motivations in some that are voting for and against him.

For example, voting for him are Russ Feingold and Carl Levin. There are a few others that have been pretty steadfast in opposing Bush's legislative agenda that are still voting for him. I'll admit, I don't expect even politicians I generally agree with to vote the way I want all the time (hey, the only way that would work is if I were the politician), but I'm disappoinetd. I would have preferred them to against. I like both of them. They've been pretty consistant in voting against BUsh's legislation (though Feingold has his own 'funky' principles regarding nominees). Still, I feel regarding their general philosophy, Roberts will likely work against much of what they've worked for. Roberts may have charmed these folks, but is likely an ideologue.

Voting against him are some that have voted for quite a few pieces of Bush's legislation and or agenda. Here we have Feinstein, Biden, and to a lesser extent Clinton.

I'll admit, I would have rather had many just vote no. I wasn't expecting a filibuster and I'm not surprprised he's getting some 77 votes or so. Still, how does a 'no' vote hurt? As if that by itself will convince Bush to send a more moderate nominee for O'Conner's replacement.

Some of the Democrats who will vote yes, including Bill Nelson of Florida, are up for reelection and want to be sure to grab as many center-leaning Republican votes as possible. Those Dems are voting incorrectly but I can understand the reason. Others who are voting yes don't have that justification and are betraying the party. They ignore the record number of citizen groups, environmental groups and others who have taken a unified stand in record numbers against Roberts. It's pathetic!

They knew he would get confirmed and that he's replacing Rehnquist, so it's a wash. They'll save the fight for the next nominee to replace O'Connor. I know a lot of people have said "I won't vote for Carl when he comes up for re-election," but what are they going to do? Vote for the Republican? I think a lot of people react too quickly on one issue and don't take into account all the good things people like Carl do on a regular basis. This was unwinnable, so give it a rest, folks. Save it for the next one, which won't be far behind.

It really bugs me when I read people on DU saying they're not going to vote for Carl because he voted for Roberts. I suppose they'll vote for the Repukes. Then they'll complain about them when they win.

then this party has a major problem....the republicans always vote as a party....it doesn't matter which issue......they show a unity which the press picks up on...and its shown 24/7 a day.the republicans very very very rarely stray from the party.......... and here we are at an advantage point in this term......but we always............have members stray from what is best for this country..what the hell gives here.........

are our reps so weak...in a republican state that they have no spine to REALLY stand up for what they believe?.......I would rather have a rep that says what is what and walk the talk instead of a "what if I don't get releected offical"........I just think both parties esp.the Republicans have gotten out of control..........they are suppose to represent us....not anyone else and when every voter realizes that maybe things will change,.....for me I would love to see.where people get to vote on every god dam f'ing issue.........the will of the people.....thats what this country is based on....not on the will of either party....

and vote on their own convictions. I don't want them to be sheeple and vote as a block all the time, just for the sake of appearing united. Isn't that what we're all about -- independence and people thinking for themselves?

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